Dependency Counselor Correctional Officer

PUELLA L. JORDAN Cellular 419-***-****

Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110 *********@*****.***

Home: 614-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Passionate, vivacious, and highly qualified Human Services Professional with an extensive and exceptional educational background, seeking a position in Human Services or Psychology

SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE

Franklin Medical Center – Columbus, OH 2010-2016

Correctional Lieutenant

Assign staff to post, gives post orders at their respective posts by inspecting each post

Assists Correction Captain in direction of security operations on assigned shifts

Conducts surveillance security of institutional property, prevent escapes, apprehends escapees, prevents incidents

Investigates complaints, responds to emergencies

Report writing, record keeping, employee evaluations

North Central State College – Mansfield, OH 2011

Adjunct Instructor

Teach course assignments to include, but not limited to pre-collegiate and transfer level

Maintain currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility

Communicate subject matter clearly, correctly and effectively

Use methods and materials appropriate to subject matter, use appropriate preparation and organizational skills in area of assignment

Teach students effectively, demonstrate commitment to professional development, work cooperatively within the college community with students, staff, faculty and administrators

Foster a professional working environment, use effective communication skills, demonstrate sensitivity of diversity, a respect for differences and dignity of others

Meet record keeping obligations timely, grades, censors, reports, rosters, textbook orders, and requisitions, maintain and provide current course syllabi as required by Ohio Education Code and Board Policy

Chillicothe Correctional – Chillicothe, OH 2009-2011

Correctional Lieutenant

Supervise staff

Security checks, schedule staff to posts

Assist Captain, report writing, record keeping, and institutional counts, prevent escapes

Complete employee evaluations respond to emergencies

Culture Awareness Facilitator provide a safe and humane environment for staff and employees

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SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE (continued)

New Beginnings Recovery Services – Mansfield, OH 2004-2005

Rehab Technician

Supervised employees

Counseled, facilitated group meetings

Processed intakes, assessments, report writing, record keeping, progress notes, quality assurance

Supervised work details, and monitored client activities

Incorporate and implemented programs

Mansfield Correctional Institution – Mansfield, OH 2000-2009

Correctional Officer

Provided safety and security for staff and inmates, report writing, record keeping

Supervise work details of inmates, institutional counts, security checks, inmate accountability

Victim’s awareness facilitator, crisis negotiator, and TWL Case Manager

EDUCATION

Capella University – Minneapolis, MN 2007-2010

MS, Psychology/Alcohol & Drug Counseling

Wilberforce University – Wilberforce, OH 2005-2006

BS, Health and Human Services/Administration

North Central State College – Mansfield, OH 2003-2005

MS, Human Services

CERTIFICATES – ACHIEVEMENTS - RESEARCH

Alcohol/Drug Counseling Certificate – North Central State College

Victim’s Awareness Facilitator’s Certificate – Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC)

Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant – Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board – 050128 – CDCA

Correctional Management Certificate – ODRC

Supervisor’s Training Certificate – ODRC

Incident Command System Certificate – ODRC

Extensive Research of Mental Health and Drug Rehabilitation

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPENT AND TRAINING

Mental Health/Alcohol/Drug Rehabilitation

Complete psychological needs assessments

Writes and assist in preparation of clinical records

Organized mental health enhancement programs

Facilitate individual and group Alcohol/Drug interventions

Coursework toward State examination – Ohio Chemical Dependency Licensure

Victim Awareness Facilitator

Cultural Awareness Facilitator

Administrative/Technology Skills

Report writing and recordkeeping

Incident report writing and inmate reentry programs

Employee scheduling and performance evaluations

Compliance with State policies and procedures

Proposal writing for residential and drug treatment recovery services

Developed and distributed reports utilizing Excel and Access

Handled and held accountability for confidential employee records

Mastered and trained on multiple software applications – Microsoft Office, SPSS

Communications/Customer Service

Maintained the integrity and authenticity of confidential contractual documents

Communicated and negotiated with wardens for offender rights and services

Provide mental health, alcohol/drug liaison services

Counseled sex offenders and provided alcohol/drug treatment programs

Recommended by the Deputy Warden to facilitate the “Cultural Awareness Program”

Coordinate inmate charity programs in conjunction with community organizations

HONORS

National Omicron-Psi Honor Society Member

Phi Theta Kappa Society Member

National Dean’s List Honorary

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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